The Republican journal., 1887-01-06

thirty, between thirty and forty, between forty
and fifty. between fifty and sixty, IL between
sixty and severity, 10 hetgeen se- ATTY ait eighty,
10 between eighty and ninety, and two over ninety
Thirteen died of consumption, general debility,
cholera infantum, old age, paralysis, pneu
monia, cancer, typhoid fever, heart disease, 2
spinal trouble, liver complaint, lung trouble,
and one each Of liver and kidney trouble, tumor,
dropsy kidney trouble, fits, accident, rheumatism,
abscess, diphtheria, suicide bilious fever scrofua
Inflammation and unknown. OF those prominent
may be observation-disclosures S. Perkins, Mrs. Wm
O. Poor, Frank p. Eames, Samuel Southworth
Wm Berry, Charles Treadwell (who died at Phla
delpha), Judith Rich, aged a. the Oldest person in
town, Cyrus Patterson, Thomas Carter and Miss
Longfellow.
There were ffty-one couples married this
year, against fifty in 1885. OF that number "a
couples belonged in Belfast, Belfast men went
elsewhere to get wives, while 10 Belfast women
succumbed to the charms Of men from abroad
One couple was married in January, in February,
in March, 2 in April, in May, in June, in
July, 9 in August in September, 8 in October,
in November and in December.
WATER WORKS.
One of the most important events Of the year was
the contracting with Mcssrs. Parks & Wheeler for
a system of water works for fire and domestic pur-
poses. This question had been agitated for many
years, but the great fires at Eastport and Farming
ton this year stimulated our people to action. In
surance rates had been increased, some companies
withdrawn from our city, and we had arrived at a
point where something had to be done. The ques
ton was discussed in the city council and in pub
lie, and on the 26th of October it submitted to
the people. The vote was 456 for water and 1873
against it. Nov. 18th the city council made con-
tract with Messrs. Parks 4 Wheeler for a supply
of water for fire purposes at an annual rental of
$500 per year. Work will begin in the spring.
RELIGION AND TEMPERANCE.
The religious sentiment has kept pace with every
thing else and our churches all stand we'll Rev.
w. H. Williams, the Methodist preacher, was sent
to Houton in May, and Rev. b. G. Wentworth as
signed to Belfast. He is earnest man and doubt
less will be successful. Rev. G. W. jenkins, pas
tor of the Tniversalist church, is another new
clergyman vino has made himself popular with our
people. Rev.J. A. Ross, for fourteen years pastor
of the Congregational church, resigned and moved
away. His loss is kecny felt not only in the church
but by the city
strong temperance sentiment has been mani
fest all the year. County attorney Rogers found
many indictments and the liquor sellers have paid
heavy fines. The Good Templars lodge later in
the year instituted search and seizure processes
which are being continued.
SECRET SOCIETIES.
All the secret societies have hourished and the
following new organizations have been instituted
Council of Sisters of Industry, Canton Pallas, p
NJ. ]. Q. o. F. Silver Cross Lodge knights of Pyth-
las, and Camp A. E. Clark, Sons of Veterans.
THE FUTURE.
The outlook for another year Is bright. The ex-
tension to the Post Office calling for an outlay of
nearly $4,000 is under contract and work will be-
gin in the early spring. The Public Library build
ing is under contract and will also be built as soon
as the weather will permit. This will cost nearly
$4,000 The water works call for an outlay of say
$4,000 and work will begin as soon as the frost is
out of the ground and they will be completed be-
fore cold weather. 1t is probable that hotel will
be erected, and there are many tenements and pr-
vate residences under contract One or more YES
sells will be built Altogether 1887 bids fair to be
one of the best years Belfast ever knew.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The wreck of sch. Waldemar was removed from
our harbor in April. .... Base ball interest was at
fever heat all through the season. :. An excellent
course of lectures were held last winter. ... The
court had one murder trial. Goose River bridge
has been rebuilt at an outlay of nearly $1,000.
The Custom House and Post Office have changed
hands under the Democratic administration.
The following are the principal local events of
the year in their order.
JANUARY.
9th. Grand Jury brought in % indictments; one
against Mrs. Lydia Larrabee of jackson, for MUIR
der, and Is against liquor sellers. Steamer katah-
din struck by heavy sea off Boone Island and
of iphf fhyn%C
overheard, and a quantity burned for fuel; put
into Portsmouth harbor with seven feet of water
in hold. -. Sch. Prescott HaZeltine was in same
gale and same position; lost one man overheard,
George Young; lost sails; on passage to jackson.
vile; put in Boothbay for repairs
18th. Very cold, thermometer 26 degrees below
zero. Stockholders b. \ NJ. IL. l.. X. X. Co. vote
to carry rental to a sinking fund account
I'D. The Larrabee murder trial ended; verdict
of manslaughter.
2Sth. Heaviestice storm known for years great
destruction to fruit and shade trees.
18th. council of Sisters of Industry organized.
3Oth. Palestine Commandery seighride to Sears
port.
FEBRUARY.
lst The Wcatherbee house on Church street.
occupied by DIR. H. IL. johnson burned.
10th. Steamer Cambridge wrecked on Old Man
ledge OFF st. George. Passengers saved. House
of James Brown, Head of the Tide, took fire.
Small loss.
18th. Sch Puritan, ll6 tons, launched from the
yard of Mcdonald 4 Brown.
22d. Washington's birthday; not generally OBJ
18th: Heavy snow storm lasting four days, block
ing railroads and delaying mails.
9th. Belfast train thrown from track near lower
bridge and of three days.
MARCH.
lst tramp named James Wise died at Poor
house Coolest March day in twenty seven years.
I'd. House of Walter 'Brier, Waldo avenue,
sth. City election; Charles Baker elected Mayor,
SAB votes to Albert c. Burgess 64l. Tax Reducers
Ca Common Council No election for Alderman
9th. Special election in ward ?, for Alderman
7. W. Pitcher declared elected Alderman.
llth: Cniversalists gave a Mikado supper at
Coombs skating rink, 50Opcople present. Samuel
Redman, aged 81 years and s mos died, the result
of fall and broken thigh.
l4th. Sch. Fannie A. Gorham, Capt. George d.
Mahoney, Belfast, rescued 800 passengers from the
sinking steamer Oregon off Long Island, n. Y.
18TH City government met to organize but ad-
ourned to hear contested election case for Alder
man for ward g.. Thomas Carter died, aged IS
years.
18th. Hearing had in the contested Alderman
18th. Contested Alderman case in Ward de-
cided by seating Charles W. Haney.
18th. New city government organzed-s Re
10th. City Clerk L. II. Murch served with a
writ against the city for $1,000 for value of horse
George O. killed in 1855. The directors Of the b.
to compel the payment of a dividend.
ed. Harrison Clark's house, corner of Waldo
avenue and Vine streets burned.
APRIL.
list. Stone cutters In Halls yard demanded adj
vance wages and d schedule of prices; granted.
9Th. Trouble in city council; Mayor Baker fore
IDLY takes the records from City Clerk Murch;
Mayor Baker and his Aldermen retire; balance in
joint convention elect minor city officers.
Sth. Canton Pallas No. 4, Patriarchs Militant,
l. o. o. +. instituted at Odd Fellows Hall.
9th. Charles OCOnnelrs saloon entered and $75
worth Of goods stolen. First salmon of season
caught by L. A. Dow, Brigadier's Island.
l4th. Geo. f. Bracket for the 18th time elected
Grand Secretary of the Good Templars.
10th. lncendiary fire In an out building owned
by Frank WhitmOre, in rear of Windsor Hotel.
18th. An incendiary sets fire in the stable of
Simeon Staples, Miller street. Freight car of
Belfast train ran of track near Upper bridge.
oath. Baker Il Shales store house in rear of Main
street, together with IS tons of hay and other
teras, totally destroyed by fire; loss $1,000; an in
quest held; no result.
18th: Easter Sunday, latest possible day when
1t could occur; observed in all the churches.
Goth. Anniversary of American Odd Fellow
ship; observed by Aurora Degree Lodge ID. of r.
LIST. +. F. Hanson opens large carriage repos-
itOry IN Coliseum building.
81. Waldo Lodge l. o. o. +. make an excursion
to ROckland.
5th. Charles W. Haney elected Grand Master of
the Grand Council Of Maine-Masonic.
9Th. Fire discovered in the clothing store of Z.
p. Frost 4 Co.
18th. william Wescott badly injured in Halls
polishing mill-arm badly crushed.
18th. Special session of the Supreme Judicial
Court; contested election case in Ward heard. 90.
Lydia Larrabee, Of jackson, convicted of man.
slaughter, sentenced to six months in Belfast Jail.
18th. Horace s: Perkins died, aged 50 years.
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